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13,744 kids in St. Louis are experiencing homelessness; but why give shoes to kids without homes?
Why give shoes
A good pair of shoes can change a child’s future
Kids who receive new shoes have more confidence, attend school more regularly, and are more physically active.
While many organizations are focused on the critical needs of food and shelter, school officials tell us shoes are essential for students to succeed in school.
Our mission
Help us meet our goal
We want to provide shoes to the 13,744 local kids experiencing homelessness.
Give a gift
Your gift can provide kids experiencing homelessness with access to education, confidence, and increased physical activity. $100 gift = shoes for 5 local kids.
Grant shoes
Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.
Join Sole Society
Support 50 or more kids with a gift of $1,000+ and become a part of a special group of donors investing in local kids.
Partner with us
Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.
Fundraise
Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair
Give monthly
$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.
Give a gift
Your gift can provide kids experiencing homelessness with access to education, confidence, and increased physical activity. $100 gift = shoes for 5 local kids.
Grant shoes
Recommend a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, or Family, Community or Private Foundation.
Join Sole Society
Support 50 or more kids with a gift of $1,000+ and become a part of a special group of donors investing in local kids.
Partner with us
Get your company on board! Soles4Souls will work with you to create a campaign specific to your company or brand.
Fundraise
Start a fundraiser to raise money towards putting shoes on kids’ feet in Middle Tennessee. $20 = 1 pair
Give monthly
$20 can provide a brand new pair of name-brand athletic shoes. Just $20 each month provides 12 pairs each year.
“As a St. Louis native with deep family roots in the shoe industry, I am passionate about the 4EveryKid mission. There is no better investment than our youth, which is why I am advancing this effort to provide new shoes to all kids in Greater St. Louis experiencing homelessness. The need is great, and I hope that you will join me.”
Keith Alper, CEO of The Nitrous Effect
“As a St. Louis native with deep family roots in the shoe industry, I am passionate about the 4EveryKid mission. There is no better investment than our youth, which is why I am advancing this effort to provide new shoes to all kids in Greater St. Louis experiencing homelessness. The need is great, and I hope that you will join me.”
Keith Alper, CEO of The Nitrous Effect
Supporter stories
Why support Soles4Souls
“As a St. Louis native with deep family roots in the shoe industry, I am passionate about the 4EveryKid mission. There is no better investment than our youth, which is why I am advancing this effort to provide new shoes to all kids in Greater St. Louis experiencing homelessness. The need is great, and I hope that you will join me.”
Keith Alper, CEO of The Nitrous Effect
“As a St. Louis native with deep family roots in the shoe industry, I am passionate about the 4EveryKid mission. There is no better investment than our youth, which is why I am advancing this effort to provide new shoes to all kids in Greater St. Louis experiencing homelessness. The need is great, and I hope that you will join me.”
Keith Alper, CEO of The Nitrous Effect
Our numbers
The proof is in our numbers. Shoes are a need.
Of schools reported an increase in school attendance after the child received new shoes.
Of schools reported that students showed improved academics.
Of kids reported an increase in physical activity or ability to play sports in their new shoes.
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In the News
St. L. American
Caleres, Soles4Souls right fit for some SLPS students
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
Read about us
In the News
St. L. American
Caleres, Soles4Souls right fit for some SLPS students
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
STLToday.com
St. Louis Public Schools hold annual Winter Wonderland shoe and coat giveaway
Our supporters
Thank you to our supporters!
4EveryKid in St. Louis would not be possible without the philanthropic support of local individuals, companies and organizations. Together, we are providing joy, education, and health to local children.
Special thanks to those who have provided 50 or more kids with a new pair of shoes, by investing $1,000+.
Our members
Greater St. Louis Sole Society
Keith Alper
Rebecca Brown
Robert and Peg Callahan
Darcy Glidewell
Kelley and Jack Hartnett
Linda and Sylvan Holtzman
Clay and Lynn Jenkins
Peggy Moore
Jeffrey and Christy Singer
Karen and Mitch Stern
Jeff and Erin Wist
Sandon and Karen Wool
A big thanks to Caleres and Famous Footwear
For supporting 4EveryKid through their foundation and in-store.
